Government of the Northwest Territories
Location
Yellowknife, NT | Canada
Job description
The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
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As the Federal Agreement Specialist, you will provide objective analysis, support, advice and direction to capital planning decision makers in various Government of the Northwest Territories Departments on federal funding programs. These strategic infrastructure projects will result in improved intercommunity mobility, socio-economic opportunities and more resilient infrastructure across the Northwest Territories. You will support the GNWT’s actions to plan for and secure new federal infrastructure funding, including the coordination of GNWT project funding applications, negotiation of contribution agreements with the Government of Canada (Canada). You will also ensure implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements are met.
As the successful incumbent, you will be responsible for the administration, documentation, analysis, and planning that supports the application to the Federal Government for funding, and the negotiation and implementation of Agreements for federal funding. You will work with staff across the Department, as well as staff from other Departments to coordinate and obtain input in developing applications for federal funding, and undertake associated planning, implementation, monitoring reporting, and other financial requirements.
In order to be successful in this role, we require the completion of a degree in accounting, business, planning or a related field, and five (5) years of relevant experience.
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